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iveyjurea

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The nurse is caring for a patient with acromegaly. The nurse anticipates administration of which of the following medications?
 
  a. Desmopressin (Stimate)
  b. Corticotropin (ACTH)
  c. Somatropin (Humatrope)
  d. Octreotide (Sandostatin)

Question 2

A patient with asthma who requires a beta blocker should be treated with:
 
  a. metoprolol.
  b. propranolol.
  c. pindolol.
  d. carteolol.


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taylorsonier

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Octreotide is indicated for acromegaly.
Desmopressin is indicated for diabetes insipidus.
Corticotropin is indicated for adrenocortical dysfunction.
Somatropin is indicated for growth deficiencies.

Answer to Question 2

a


iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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